Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Audio/Jukebox/MP3 Forum => Topic started by: cadis12 on March 24, 2008, 03:48:35 pm
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For my Juke Box www.adisweb.com/jukebox I built in an ELO touchscreen that I purchased off of EBAY. It was de-cased and the only way to turn it on was via little buttons on the side. I needed a way to turn the monitor on and off after everything was put together. I noticed that if I left the until on and unplugged it from the wall it would come back on when I plugged it back into the wall. So, I was at CostCo the other day and they had a remote control to turn on outlets. I picked one up and it works like a charm!! For 15 bucks I can now turn on the speakers and monitor via a little remote control. I always leave the computer on anyway since it acts as my FTP server.
Just thought I would mention this in case people are looking for a way to turn the ELO Monitors on and off.
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By the way here is my jukebox in case you were wondering:
(http://www.adisweb.com/images/Jukebox/29.JPG)
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That's cool! I was looking into doing something similar with my touchscreen. I want to build it into the side of the bookshelf next to my couch or set it into my coffee table. That way I can use it as a remote for my media center pc/tv. I would love to see more details about the build.
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FWIW, post-Christmas clearance sales are a great time to pick up those kinds of remote controls because they are sold for turning on Christmas tree lights. Of course, the plugs and remotes are green, but 75% at Target makes it worth it IMO.
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Thanks! You can find more info about my project here:
www.adisweb.com/jukebox
It's really nothing too special. I have recently made some adjustments with how the hardware is laid out underneath the monitor to take care of some heat issues I was having. I'm still in the process of getting my MP3 collection in order which is a whole project in itself! :dizzy:
Thanks again for the comments!